Filmish: A Graphic Journey Through Film

A visual guide to the history of cinema

In Filmish, cartoonist Edward Ross takes us on an exhilarating ride through the history of cinema, using comics to uncover the magic and mechanics behind our favourite movies. Exploring everything from censorship to set design, Ross spotlights the films and film-makers that embody this provocative and inventive medium, from the pioneers of early cinema to the innovators shaping the movies of today, from A Trip to the Moon to Inception and beyond. A witty and insightful reflection on the enduring power of the cinema, Filmish is a lucid and lively guide to the stars and stories that have shaped our lives for more than a century.

“[Filmish] leaves you with a long list of pictures you will want either to revisit, or to see for the first time... Just what the projectionist ordered.” – The Observer

“Entertaining, informative and thought-provoking” – The Quietus